THE RUFF REPORT: Winter is most deadly time of the year for pets

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Jan 10, 2014 at 12:01 AMJan 10, 2014 at 10:16 AM

Hypothermia and frostbite from the cold and snow, broken bones from falling on ice and poisoning from ingesting antifreeze are just a few of the hazards that make winter the most deadly season of the year for pets, animal experts warn. And pet parents are being urged to take precautions to keep their dogs and cats safe by ... CONTINUE READING

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The Ruff Report is a column that appears on MySetterSam.com, a blog written by Joseph A. Reppucci, a retired editor from The Patriot Ledger. Reppucci worked as a reporter and editor on major daily newspapers in the Boston area for more than 30 years. He is the author of a book, The Hunt of Her Life, a heartwarming story about his once-in-a-lifetime rescue dog. He frequently writes about animal abuse and rescue, because he believes transparency is always the best disinfectant. He also writes about other pet topics such as adoption, behavior, health, medicine and safety. Reppucci holds a bachelor's degree from Suffolk University in Boston, where during his senior year he was the editor in chief of The Suffolk Journal, a student newspaper honored for its quality from the Columbia School of Journalism.

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